Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
entertainments.

BUNNELL's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The beautiful, pastoral and touching play
of ''May Blossom" which is being produced
at Bunneil's, is drawing large audiences
daily Ben Maginley, the noted comedian
who takes the part of Uncle Bartlett, pleases
and makes happy his audiences. The char
acter has been much developed since Mr..
Maginley exchanged Tom Blossom for that
of Uncle Bartlett, and now it permea'es the
play and lights it up in way that places the
public under renewed obligations to a come
dian whose art is as honest his heart is
gentle. The museum hall attractions new
and pleasing.
PRoF CARL BAERMANN'S PIANO RECITAL.
New Ravens leading musicians were gen
erously represented last evening among the
audience at Prof Carl Baermann's piano re-
cital at the New Haven Opera House. The
reputation of this justly celebrated German
artist was fully sustained and the music low
ing public fortunate enough to be present
enioyed a rare musical treat. The Sseinway
grand used responded in perfect tone TO the
touch of the master, and gave the pianist q
most favorable opportunity to show the
suit of talent and education combined. The
following is the full programme:
Allegro con brio.
Adagio molto-Allegretto NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
BE
Sonata. fiat major, op Sra Beethoven
L'Absence -Andante expressive.
LIE Retour-V ivacissmamente.
Eondo, minor M iat
Capriccio, Sharp minor, op 76 No 1.:.....-.,. :.
Barcaroe, sharp major OBJ, GO. JON chopin
Rhapsode Hongroise No H.. List
Among the more enjoyable numbers were
Beethovens sonata in E fiat major, Chopin's
barcarolle in sharp major and LISTS rhap-
sodie Hongroise No. II. Aided by Mr.. NJ
Steinert's analysis of the Beethoven sonatas
appended to the programmes even the I'M
trained were enabled to enter intelligently
into the feelings of the great composer. Prof.
Baerm ann was well received and is sure to
have large audiences when he visits New
Haven again. The foremost pianist of this
country, he combines the greatest tone with
the highest degree of execution and his con-
ception of the compositions which he per.
forms is in the true spirit of a great must
clan.
A TRIP TO AFRICA.
Duff's Comic Opera company drew large
audience at Carll's Opera House last even
ing. ga Trip to Africa" Franz Won Suppe's
latest work, is a spectacular comic opera in
three acts. What little plot it has was given
in our columns few days ago and it need
not be repeated because no one seemed 10
pay any attention to it. The music is pleas
ing and some of the solos are worthy of o
grand opera, but it will never become as
popular as its authors ''Fatinitza." 1t was
admirably sung and acted and the applause
was very frequent. Mr.. Duff does not claim
to give grand operas in the grandest manner
possible, but only just plain, simple comic
opera, and the audience got what they ex
pected and went away perfectly satisfied. The
whole performance reminded one OF
stFaust'' last week because it was sc
different. Miss Lillian Russell was as
charming as ever in her new role of "Titania
Fanfani" Her fine rendition OF the solo al
the opening of the third act deserved more
applause than it received. Mile. >Jarbeau as
ftFessa," the French milliner, at once capt.
waited the audience, as she always does. She
was aided by Mrs. Zelda Seguin, who sang
HBuccametta," the mother of ."Tessa.
Theses two artists were the life of the opera
Mr.. J. Il. Ryley made all that was possible
ont of the part of "Fanfani Pasha," but
eyen then he was unable to be as funny as
usual Mr.. Harry billiard sang "Autarsld'
verv well and his solo with hum
ming accompaniment by the chorus was tne
gem of the evening. Mr.. DUNCAN was very
clever as ''Miradillo," and upon MIN q, 0e-
volved a large share of the acting. Inc
chorus is an excellent one; all its members
appear well and sing we'll. The tunes were
appropriate and elegant and the scenery
nufte elaborate. The orchestra was not
large enough to be effective and we hope TO
ees its membership increased TINS evening"
when tIolanthe" viii be produced.